Especificaciones y análisis del Chrysler Sebring
Power
140HP
Torque
310Nm
Consumption
6.2l/100
Emissions
170g/km
0-100 km/h
11.1s
Top Speed
203km/h
Weight
1635kg
Price
27,800€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Manual 6v
FWD
5 / 4 doors
394 L
64 L
103 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Chrysler Sebring 200 C Sedan 2.0 CRD Limited · 140 CV (2007-2008)
General description
The 2007 Chrysler Sebring burst onto the European market as a bold American statement of intent. A sedan that was not afraid to show its origin, combining a muscular and distinctive design with a European-sourced diesel heart, seeking to win over those who wanted something different in a segment dominated by German sobriety and French elegance.
Driving experience
Behind the wheel, the Sebring conveys a typically American sense of robustness and comfort. Its 140 hp 2.0 CRD engine, although energetic and with generous torque from low revs, does not hide its diesel nature with a marked sound. It does not seek sportiness, but rather to offer a placid and relaxed journey. The suspension prioritizes filtering out road irregularities, inviting long highway trips where it feels in its element, although its weight of over 1600 kg reduces its agility on winding roads.
Design and aesthetics
Its aesthetics are unmistakable and polarizing. The front, with its large chrome grille and swept-back headlights, gives it an imposing presence. The body lines, with a high waistline and marked wheel arches housing 18-inch wheels, evoke the strength of 'muscle cars'. It is a large car, almost 4.9 meters long, that boasts its dimensions and a style that breaks with the conventional. Inside, the space is generous, although the quality of some plastics reminds us of its design focused on the US market.
Technology and features
For its time, the Limited trim was well-equipped. It featured notable comfort and safety elements, such as variable-assist power steering. However, its most relevant and controversial technological point was its engine. Adopting Volkswagen's well-known 2.0 TDI block was a pragmatic decision that ensured good performance and contained consumption, but it also inherited its rough and noisy character compared to the common-rail engines that were already becoming popular.
Competition
The Chrysler Sebring faced fierce competition in the D-segment. It fought to attract customers from best-selling models like the Ford Mondeo, Volkswagen Passat, or Opel Vectra. It also competed with sedans of great personality like the Peugeot 407 or the Citroën C5. Its strategy was not to surpass them in refinement or dynamics, but to offer a unique package based on a different design, a lot of space, and an attractive size-to-price ratio.
Conclusion
The Chrysler Sebring 2.0 CRD is a car with enormous personality, an option for those who value aesthetics and cruising comfort over sportiness or the latest technology. It is a spacious and comfortable sedan, with a capable engine for unhurried travel and reasonable consumption. An emotional choice for drivers who don't want just another one of the bunch and appreciate the flavor of a different car, with an American soul and character.